Rising to prominence through his Sweatin’ to the Oldies line of aerobics videos, flamboyant fitness personality Richard Simmons once described weight loss by saying, “The real pride, the real present, is your health and your longevity.”
Today, as consumers are increasingly connecting their weight to how they feel and function, experts note that attitudes toward weight loss have shifted to a weight-wellness approach, which encourages positive nutrition and exercise to support overall well-being.